Stop Storm Damage to Your Home With These Weatherproofing Tips|

3/11/2020 (Permalink)

If you have any storm damage, SERVPRO of Cedar Mill/Oak Hills is here to help. We are available 24/7 and ready to assist you when you need it most.

While houses are resilient to most instances of wind and rain, severe weather can bring on much harsher conditions than most homes are built to handle. This is made evident by the fact that approximately 50% of all homeowners’ insurance claims are due to weather-related damages. Though one can never tell exactly how many issues a storm may cause, taking some precautions against the weather can be a smart way to increase your home’s resilience to storms.

Weatherproofing is a fairly simple task that most homeowners can tackle themselves as a weekend project. While it is fairly simple to protect your home, when severe storms are on the way, you will be grateful that you took the following tips to heart.

Stop Storm Damages With Weatherproofing

Keep Your Shingles in Shape
A leak in the roof can happen for a multitude of reasons, but they can all be exacerbated by bad weather. Regularly checking your roof for any missing, cracked or loose shingles can often be enough to catch roof damage before it turns into a much larger issue with the next band of storms.

Beat the Weather With Weatherstripping
Purchasing and installing weatherstripping in your home is recommended by Energy.gov because it can save you a significant amount on your electricity bills as well as protect you from unwanted leaks. Installing weatherstripping around all your external doors and windows is a generally easy task that can have major benefits.

Gut Debris From Your Gutters
A twice-annual clearing of a home’s gutters is the official recommendation, but experts recommend doing it even more frequently if you have many trees in your yard. It is also smart to look for signs of gutter damage—water spilling from odd locations, sagging between downspouts and pooling water around the base of your home are all signs that more extensive repairs are required.

Pick the Right Paint
There is more to exterior paint than just color now that there are so many options on the market. Many paints offer technology to block weather from impacting your home, such as waterproofing and resistance to cracking. If your paint is peeling or just needs a refresher, looking into a high-tech upgrade may help keep your home more protected.

If you have issues with storm damage to your home, we are always here to help. Contact us 24 hours a day for a rapid response.